Tell Me It's Not Over
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"Tell Me It's Not Over" is the first single released from the 2009 album, All the Plans by the English alternative rock band, Starsailor
. Its release date was announced on 18 October 2008 on their official website and later via youtube
by the lead singer James Walsh and Ben Byrne in their official Channel. It peaked # 73 in the UK Single Charts and #5 in the Belgium Charts making Tell Me It's Not Over their most successful single in Belgium.
The art cover for "Tell Me It's Not Over" was released on Starsailor's official website on January 16, 2009. The single was re-scheduled the same day.
Initially decided by the band to name their new single "Lights Out" or "Tell Me It's Not Over", it was performed for the first time at the music in my head festival in Paard van Troje, Den Haag, Netherlands in June 2007 and it was recorded between that year and March 2008.
Lyrically, "Tell Me It's Not Over" refers to a relationship near the end because of the adultery
of his partner. The song almost makes reference to the possibility of forgiveness after an infidelity for the sake of the couple.
's "In the Sun
".
Nadia Mendoza from The Sun
praised that: "Tell Me It's Not Over is a much-needed tune for Britpoppers sick of hearing Womanizer
on the radio". She else added that "The vocals of frontman James Walsh are instantly recognisable as he belts out his tender tones".
On February 23, 2009 Limelife
named "Tell Me It's Not Over" as the song of the day. Liz from Limelife wrote that: "the sadness, melancholy and mope are on full display here - and Starsailor works them to maximum indie rock effect". She else added that: "the much-repeated refrain, "tell me it's not over," may stir up memories of crying on the bathroom floor, but isn't that what all good emo rock is supposed to do?".
On December 18, 2008, it was published on Starsailor's Myspace a video from behind the scenes when the band were making the video directed by Dan Sully who has previously worked with Elbow
. It was else announce that date that, "there will be an exclusive previewing of the video in its finished state shortly". The video was shot in North London.
On January 9, 2009, it was premiered in The Sun the full video.
The music video for "Tell Me It's Not Over" starts with James Walsh
and his partner in a parking where she left him. Both of them (the girl presumably in the couple's home) look in a thoughtful way and seems to be doubting about the decision they have taken. Scenes of the band playing the song and the lights in different buildings being switched off and on harmonicly with the song (which could be related to the first lines of the single chorus "now the lights out i discover...") are interpolated in the video. At the end of the video Walsh finally decided to enter to the car.
The video features a White Mercedes-Benz W123
Estate.
On January 19, 2009, it was posted on MTV's official myspace, and premiered in Myspace Chart on MTV Two, UK. It debuted on MTV chart one week later at number five on January 26 making the best debut of that week on the channel. ".
, he admitted that he had recorded a version of the lead single, "Tell Me It's Not Over" featuring Brandon Flowers
from The Killers. The song was remixed by Flowers and Stuart Price and has since been leaked onto the internet.
According to the site administrator of the Starsailor Official Message Board, Boo, Brandon Flowers did in fact record, informally with James, vocals on a version of the song. This was actually meant to be a special secret surprise they had hoped to bring the fans at some time in the future. But at this stage, the recording was just a friendly collaboration between the two of them and does not yet have any official approval from Brandon or The Killers' management.
She also added that "James was put rather on the spot by Geoff Lloyd asking the question directly in that manner, as it was something we were hoping to keep under wraps for now - but James being a nice boy who was taught not to tell lies, then gave an honest answer".
Nevertheless, the song featuring Brandon Flowers has been played by Swindon 105.5 fm by JEB and XFM
Radio.
Starsailor (band)
Starsailor is an English post-britpop band, formed in Leigh, Warrington and Greater Manchester. By 2009, they had four charting albums and ten Top 40 singles in the UK since 2001.-Early history:...
. Its release date was announced on 18 October 2008 on their official website and later via youtube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
by the lead singer James Walsh and Ben Byrne in their official Channel. It peaked # 73 in the UK Single Charts and #5 in the Belgium Charts making Tell Me It's Not Over their most successful single in Belgium.
The art cover for "Tell Me It's Not Over" was released on Starsailor's official website on January 16, 2009. The single was re-scheduled the same day.
Initially decided by the band to name their new single "Lights Out" or "Tell Me It's Not Over", it was performed for the first time at the music in my head festival in Paard van Troje, Den Haag, Netherlands in June 2007 and it was recorded between that year and March 2008.
Lyrically, "Tell Me It's Not Over" refers to a relationship near the end because of the adultery
Adultery
Adultery is sexual infidelity to one's spouse, and is a form of extramarital sex. It originally referred only to sex between a woman who was married and a person other than her spouse. Even in cases of separation from one's spouse, an extramarital affair is still considered adultery.Adultery is...
of his partner. The song almost makes reference to the possibility of forgiveness after an infidelity for the sake of the couple.
Critical reception
Prior to the release of All The Plans, "Tell Me It's Not Over" has been well received by music critics. Daily Music Guide describes the song as "one departure from the old favourites, the superb 'Tell Me It's Not Over', a forthcoming release from the eagerly anticipated new album" and praised that "despite not breaking any new ground for the band, will no doubt appease their stock of devoted fans eagerly awaiting the albums release". Monique Oliver from Absolute Radio stated that 'Tell Me It's Not Over' "goes down well". Rich McLaughlin from The Alternate Side compares Starsailor's single with Joseph ArthurJoseph Arthur
Joseph Arthur is an American singer-songwriter and artist from Akron, Ohio. Combining poetic lyrics with a layered sonic palette, Arthur has built his reputation over the years through critically acclaimed releases and constant touring; his unique solo live performances incorporate the use of a...
's "In the Sun
In the Sun (Joseph Arthur song)
"In the Sun" is the second single from Joseph Arthur's second studio album Come to Where I'm From, though the song had been performed during Joseph's live shows as early as 1996. The single was released in the UK and Europe on April 23, 2001 via Real World Records and Virgin Records. The original...
".
Nadia Mendoza from The Sun
The Sun (newspaper)
The Sun is a daily national tabloid newspaper published in the United Kingdom and owned by News Corporation. Sister editions are published in Glasgow and Dublin...
praised that: "Tell Me It's Not Over is a much-needed tune for Britpoppers sick of hearing Womanizer
Womanizer (song)
"Womanizer" is a song by American recording artist Britney Spears from her sixth studio album, Circus. It was released on September 26, 2008 by Jive Records as the lead single of the album. Produced and co-written by Nikesha Briscoe and Rafael Akinyemi of The Outsyders, the song had to be...
on the radio". She else added that "The vocals of frontman James Walsh are instantly recognisable as he belts out his tender tones".
On February 23, 2009 Limelife
LimeLife
LimeLife Inc. is an American privately held digital media company based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Investors include U.S. Venture Partners, Rustic Canyon Partners, Core Capital, Monitor Ventures and i-Hatch Ventures.- History :...
named "Tell Me It's Not Over" as the song of the day. Liz from Limelife wrote that: "the sadness, melancholy and mope are on full display here - and Starsailor works them to maximum indie rock effect". She else added that: "the much-repeated refrain, "tell me it's not over," may stir up memories of crying on the bathroom floor, but isn't that what all good emo rock is supposed to do?".
Music video
Elbow (band)
Elbow are an English rock band. They have played together since 1990 and recorded five studio albums, the most recent of which is Build a Rocket Boys!, released in March 2011...
. It was else announce that date that, "there will be an exclusive previewing of the video in its finished state shortly". The video was shot in North London.
On January 9, 2009, it was premiered in The Sun the full video.
The music video for "Tell Me It's Not Over" starts with James Walsh
James Walsh (musician)
James Walsh is an English singer, songwriter, guitarist, pianist and frontman of the band, Starsailor....
and his partner in a parking where she left him. Both of them (the girl presumably in the couple's home) look in a thoughtful way and seems to be doubting about the decision they have taken. Scenes of the band playing the song and the lights in different buildings being switched off and on harmonicly with the song (which could be related to the first lines of the single chorus "now the lights out i discover...") are interpolated in the video. At the end of the video Walsh finally decided to enter to the car.
The video features a White Mercedes-Benz W123
Mercedes-Benz W123
W123 is the internal chassis-designation Mercedes-Benz used for their executive line of cars, manufactured between 1976 and 1985.The W123 models surpassed their predecessor, the W114 and W115 models, as the most successful Mercedes, selling 2.7 million cars before replacement by the W124 after 1985...
Estate.
On January 19, 2009, it was posted on MTV's official myspace, and premiered in Myspace Chart on MTV Two, UK. It debuted on MTV chart one week later at number five on January 26 making the best debut of that week on the channel. ".
Cover versions
On January 19, 2009 when lead singer James Walsh was interviewed by Geoff LloydGeoff Lloyd
Geoff Lloyd is a British radio presenter. Lloyd presents Geoff Lloyd's Hometime Show, Monday-Friday, 5pm-8pm on Absolute Radio...
, he admitted that he had recorded a version of the lead single, "Tell Me It's Not Over" featuring Brandon Flowers
Brandon Flowers
Brandon Richard Flowers is an American musician, best known as the frontman of the Las Vegas-based rock band The Killers. He has also released a solo album titled Flamingo.-Early life:...
from The Killers. The song was remixed by Flowers and Stuart Price and has since been leaked onto the internet.
According to the site administrator of the Starsailor Official Message Board, Boo, Brandon Flowers did in fact record, informally with James, vocals on a version of the song. This was actually meant to be a special secret surprise they had hoped to bring the fans at some time in the future. But at this stage, the recording was just a friendly collaboration between the two of them and does not yet have any official approval from Brandon or The Killers' management.
She also added that "James was put rather on the spot by Geoff Lloyd asking the question directly in that manner, as it was something we were hoping to keep under wraps for now - but James being a nice boy who was taught not to tell lies, then gave an honest answer".
Nevertheless, the song featuring Brandon Flowers has been played by Swindon 105.5 fm by JEB and XFM
Xfm
Xfm is a brand of two commercial radio stations focused on alternative music, primarily indie pop, and owned by Global Radio.-History:Xfm was created in London in 1992 by Sammy Jacob, who later co-founded NME Radio in 2008. Xfm subsequently expanded to a network of four stations; there are...
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Charts
| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgian Singles Chart Ultratop 50 Ultratop 50 singles, often just Ultratop 50, is the weekly chart of fifty best-selling singles in Flanders, Belgium, and is produced and published by the Ultratop organization. The chart has existed since March 31, 1995... (Flanders) |
5 |
| UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
73 |